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Rackspace Releases Cloud Stack As Open Source

Posted by timothy on from the sounds-a-bit-diffuse dept.

zerocool^ writes "Techcrunch is reporting that Rackspace is open-sourcing their cloud computing technologies, under the name OpenStack. Rackspace has chosen to release under the Apache 2.0 license. The initial release encompasses the cloud object storage and cloud virtual server management suites. Along with this release, NASA is contributing technology from its Nebula Cloud Platform. Early partners include Intel, Dell, and Citrix."

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  1. So its a FTP server right ? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    because thats what the cloud is right ? a glorified FTP server that runs on port 80

  2. Eric S Raymond Releases Open Sores by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Eric S. Raymond rolled up the windows in his dodgy omni, the car rocked on its terrible suspension as Eric brushed a lock of greasy ginger hair out of his face.

    Lighting up another marlboro 100 and pouring the shot of jaeger at the same time meant he had to steer with his knees. As he raised them up to the steering wheel he felt the unmistakable rumble of trouble in his gut.

    ``Lets get ready to rock'' he mumbled seconds before shitting his pants.

    Pressing down on the accelerator, watery brown shit dripping down his legs into his shoes, Eric wondered what he could contribute to open source today.

  3. Open Source fails again! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Thanks for re-introducing the web base ftp interface.